Daily editionTuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Culture
ETSU held a program at the Reece Museum on March 27 to honor Johnson City's filmmaker Ross Spears — known for his documentaries on Southern identity and history.
The event celebrated his legacy and work on the James Agee Film Project — which preserves significant cultural narratives through film.
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The Multicultural Center will host Unity Fest on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Commons, offering free food, live music, dance lessons and a fashion show as student organizations and academic departments present cultural displays and language readings.
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Blue Highway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a two-night live-recording event at ETSU's Powell Recital Hall.
ETSU students and faculty helped record the band's first live album—capturing clear studio sound paired with live energy.
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Finance
On March 25, the SOFA team from ETSU finished second in the national Investment Analysis Competition after being one of three finalists who presented a report at the Financial Leaders Conference—more than 35 teams competed and the club plans to join future contests.
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Sports
ETSU baseball upset No. 1 Tennessee 7-6 in extra innings at Lindsey Nelson Stadium—snapping a 20-game unbeaten streak—and recorded a historic win for the program.
The team improved its overall record to 21-6 and its 18-3 home mark after winning against USC Upstate.
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Johnson City Events
Ben Folds Live Concert
Friday, April 11th, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of one of today’s major music influencers live in concert.
The Final Frontier: A Symphony Pops Concert
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an out-of-this-world concert featuring iconic theme music from Star Trek, E.T., and Apollo 13.
Dear Evan Hansen
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant and powerful musical that explores the complexities of belonging in the age of social media.
Below 7 Band Performance
Friday, April 18th, 2025 · 9 PM – 1 AM — Capone's — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with the Below 7 band hailing from Virginia and Tennessee.
Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
Come From Away Musical
Monday, April 28th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Check venue for pricing — Experience the inspiring true story of stranded passengers and the kindness of a small town during a historic moment.
Come From Away Musical
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers and a small Newfoundland town's warm embrace after 9/11.
Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 · 1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
Paint and Sip Night
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.